LyricStu · Free Rap Writing & Songwriting App
LyricStu is a free rap writing and songwriting app for rappers, MCs, singers and songwriters. Write lyrics online in a clean, distraction-free notebook with a built-in rhyme finder and syllable counter. No ads, no signup, and it works offline. Just open it and start writing.
No AI, just you and the page
LyricStu has no AI. It won't write your bars, suggest your next line or finish your verse for you. It's a tool for writing your own raps and lyrics. A real songwriting journal, not a lyric generator.
Rhyme finder with live highlighting
Find perfect rhymes, near rhymes, slant rhymes and multi-syllable rhymes as you write. LyricStu highlights rhyming words right in your lyrics so you can see your rhyme scheme at a glance and keep your bars tight.
Syllable counter and flow tools
Every line shows its syllable count so you can match your flow from bar to bar. Syllable bars make it easy to keep verses on beat. Great for rap, hip-hop and any lyrics where the flow has to land.
A lyric journal that just works
Keep all your raps, verses and song ideas in one place. LyricStu is a simple, no-frills rap notebook and lyric journal, a free alternative to other rap writing sites and apps, with nothing between you and the blank page.
Freestyle practice with beats and a metronome
Practice freestyle rap over beats or a metronome, and record yourself to review your takes. Great for daily freestyle practice and writing to a tempo.
Songwriting, not only rap
The rhyme finder and syllable counter work on any lyrics, so LyricStu suits songwriters, singers and poets as well as rappers. Label your sections as Verse, Hook, Chorus or Bridge and fold them away while you work on one part, then keep notes on the arrangement beside the words.
Free, no ads, works offline
LyricStu is completely free with no ads and no AI. It runs in your browser, works offline once loaded, and you can optionally sign in to sync your songs across devices.
Questions people ask
Is LyricStu free?
Yes. LyricStu is completely free with no ads, no paid tier and no trial. Every feature is available to everyone, and you do not need to enter a card.
Does LyricStu use AI to write lyrics?
No. LyricStu contains no AI and will never generate a line for you. It highlights your rhymes and counts your syllables so you can see what you have written, but every word in the verse is yours.
Do I need an account to use LyricStu?
No. You can open LyricStu and start writing straight away with no email, password or sign-up. Signing in is optional and only exists to sync your songs between devices.
Can I use LyricStu for songwriting as well as rap?
Yes. The rhyme finder and syllable counter work on any lyrics, so LyricStu suits songwriters, singers and poets as well as rappers. Sections like Verse, Hook and Bridge can be labelled and folded away while you work.
Does LyricStu work offline?
Yes. Once the page has loaded it runs offline, and it can be added to your phone's home screen so it opens like a normal app. Your songs are saved on your device.